Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Sibley County, MN
My name is Iesha McLeod and I am a Licensed Psychologist (LP) based in Minnesota. I received my Doctorate from Albizu University-Miami and have been practicing for 8 years. I enjoy creating an atmosphere where clients can identify and become their true selves. It is my belief that sometimes experiences in life can taint one’s genuine self and cause them to develop defense mechanisms that prevent their true nature from being shared with the world. I have a passion for helping others navigate through life’s experiences and difficulties in order to embrace and nurture their true identity.
My name is Iesha McLeod and I am a Licensed Psychologist (LP) based in Minnesota. I received my Doctorate from Albizu University-Miami and have been practicing for 8 years. I enjoy creating an atmosphere where clients can identify and become their true selves. It is my belief that sometimes experiences in life can taint one’s genuine self and cause them to develop defense mechanisms that prevent their true nature from being shared with the world. I have a passion for helping others navigate through life’s experiences and difficulties in order to embrace and nurture their true identity.
I am a licensed psychologist and completed my bachelor’s degree in clinical/counseling psychology at Saint Xavier University. I have my master’s and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology at Albizu University. I worked in the mental health field since 2012 and have experience working with individuals facing difficulties related to trauma, mood disorders, anger management, impulse control disorders, interpersonal concerns, substance related and addictive disorders, neurocognitive impairments, personality disorders, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
I am a licensed psychologist and completed my bachelor’s degree in clinical/counseling psychology at Saint Xavier University. I have my master’s and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology at Albizu University. I worked in the mental health field since 2012 and have experience working with individuals facing difficulties related to trauma, mood disorders, anger management, impulse control disorders, interpersonal concerns, substance related and addictive disorders, neurocognitive impairments, personality disorders, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
Online Therapists
I utilize DBT, CBT, IFS, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IPNB, MBSR and Somatic approaches to foster healing and growth.
Welcome - My practice is LGBTQiA friendly and strives to be anti-racist in policy and action. If there is ever anything we should know, learn or better understand regarding access, acceptance and perspective, please let us know.
You have made the first step towards wellness. I believe in the ability to improve the thoughts and feelings that keep us from achieving our full potential. Have you experienced a recent loss, anticipatory grief, loss? Are you struggling with depression? Anxiety? Harmful behaviors? Would you like to better understand yourself in relation to others and increase your acceptance and celebration of you!
I utilize DBT, CBT, IFS, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IPNB, MBSR and Somatic approaches to foster healing and growth.
Welcome - My practice is LGBTQiA friendly and strives to be anti-racist in policy and action. If there is ever anything we should know, learn or better understand regarding access, acceptance and perspective, please let us know.
You have made the first step towards wellness. I believe in the ability to improve the thoughts and feelings that keep us from achieving our full potential. Have you experienced a recent loss, anticipatory grief, loss? Are you struggling with depression? Anxiety? Harmful behaviors? Would you like to better understand yourself in relation to others and increase your acceptance and celebration of you!
I work with individuals who have spent much of their lives feeling unseen or misunderstood. Many grew up in stressful or emotionally overwhelming environments, and those experiences can still show up today as anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling constantly on edge. I provide a compassionate space where you can process what you’ve been carrying, learn healthier ways to manage stress, and reconnect with your values.
I work with individuals who have spent much of their lives feeling unseen or misunderstood. Many grew up in stressful or emotionally overwhelming environments, and those experiences can still show up today as anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling constantly on edge. I provide a compassionate space where you can process what you’ve been carrying, learn healthier ways to manage stress, and reconnect with your values.
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to lose yourself while managing everything. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and want to feel supported and understood. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, helping you heal, find balance, and build healthier coping skills. Together, we’ll create a safe space for growth, self-discovery, and lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to lose yourself while managing everything. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and want to feel supported and understood. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, helping you heal, find balance, and build healthier coping skills. Together, we’ll create a safe space for growth, self-discovery, and lasting change.
Society has always told you to “be yourself…but not like that.” After years of wondering why things feel harder for you, you discovered that you are autistic. This realization should bring relief. Instead, it’s overwhelming. What does this mean for your relationships, your sense of self, and your future? Masking has been your survival tool, but it’s exhausting. The more you try to fit into the world’s expectations, the more drained and disconnected you feel. You want to live as your authentic self, but where do you even begin?
Society has always told you to “be yourself…but not like that.” After years of wondering why things feel harder for you, you discovered that you are autistic. This realization should bring relief. Instead, it’s overwhelming. What does this mean for your relationships, your sense of self, and your future? Masking has been your survival tool, but it’s exhausting. The more you try to fit into the world’s expectations, the more drained and disconnected you feel. You want to live as your authentic self, but where do you even begin?
I’m trained in EMDR and the Anchored Relational Model (formerly AIR Network), and I also incorporate tools from CBT, DBT, IMR, and IFS to support your healing process.
Hello! You've taken an important step by considering therapy, and that’s something to be proud of. You are deserving of healing, compassion, and a safe space. In our work together, I will listen with care, offering unconditional support and acceptance. Everyone is welcome, wherever you are on your journey.
I am trauma-informed and use modalities that promote healing and empowerment. I primarily work with the LGBTQ+ community, those in recovery, people with co-occurring disorders, and those who’ve experienced trauma. Together, we'll find the approach that works best for you.
I’m trained in EMDR and the Anchored Relational Model (formerly AIR Network), and I also incorporate tools from CBT, DBT, IMR, and IFS to support your healing process.
Hello! You've taken an important step by considering therapy, and that’s something to be proud of. You are deserving of healing, compassion, and a safe space. In our work together, I will listen with care, offering unconditional support and acceptance. Everyone is welcome, wherever you are on your journey.
I am trauma-informed and use modalities that promote healing and empowerment. I primarily work with the LGBTQ+ community, those in recovery, people with co-occurring disorders, and those who’ve experienced trauma. Together, we'll find the approach that works best for you.
I specialize in Trauma-informed care, PTSD Recovery, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Women Empowerment and Feminist Approach, Healthy Relationships Skills and codependency prevention.
I am often that cheering you on kind of coach. You will hear me chanting " DBT" or other helpful tips. I am also a strong believer in "practice what you preach". I will never introduce a skill to you that I have not researched fully and tried myself.
I specialize in Trauma-informed care, PTSD Recovery, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Women Empowerment and Feminist Approach, Healthy Relationships Skills and codependency prevention.
I am often that cheering you on kind of coach. You will hear me chanting " DBT" or other helpful tips. I am also a strong believer in "practice what you preach". I will never introduce a skill to you that I have not researched fully and tried myself.
Stress, overwhelm, burnout, restlessness, anxiety, exhaustion. So many of us are feeling these things at a heightened level due to world events, our fast-paced lifestyles, and constant connectivity and overstimulation. This can put the body in a perpetual state of high alert, never fully recovering or getting deep rest.
I specialize in working with women who struggle with these issues. I have been there and can guide you to find your way back to your strength; to a sense of safety.
I offer video sessions as well as nature-based therapy in person.
Stress, overwhelm, burnout, restlessness, anxiety, exhaustion. So many of us are feeling these things at a heightened level due to world events, our fast-paced lifestyles, and constant connectivity and overstimulation. This can put the body in a perpetual state of high alert, never fully recovering or getting deep rest.
I specialize in working with women who struggle with these issues. I have been there and can guide you to find your way back to your strength; to a sense of safety.
I offer video sessions as well as nature-based therapy in person.
My approach is eclectic, combining cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, trauma-informed, solution-focused, mindfulness, person-centered, and motivational interviewing techniques.
In 2014, I graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College with a Master's degree in Social Work. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with approximately 11 years of experience working as a therapist in outpatient behavioral health settings.
My approach is eclectic, combining cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, trauma-informed, solution-focused, mindfulness, person-centered, and motivational interviewing techniques.
In 2014, I graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College with a Master's degree in Social Work. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with approximately 11 years of experience working as a therapist in outpatient behavioral health settings.
I use a holistic approach to therapy and pull from a variety of modalities including Attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems and DBT.
Everyone deserves a safe, supportive space to navigate life’s many stressors and challenges while honoring their unique journey. I strive to create a safe and warm environment for clients to explore their emotions and feel truly seen and heard. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to healing. I am here to meet you where you are at with compassion, understanding and humor. You are the expert on your own life, and I am here to help you explore experiences, feelings, relationships and find new possibilities and growth.
I use a holistic approach to therapy and pull from a variety of modalities including Attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems and DBT.
Everyone deserves a safe, supportive space to navigate life’s many stressors and challenges while honoring their unique journey. I strive to create a safe and warm environment for clients to explore their emotions and feel truly seen and heard. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to healing. I am here to meet you where you are at with compassion, understanding and humor. You are the expert on your own life, and I am here to help you explore experiences, feelings, relationships and find new possibilities and growth.
Feeling stuck? I can help you work through difficult relationships, grief, life transitions, or addictions. I work with teens, college students, adults, and couples coming to therapy for a variety of reasons. I have a person-centered counseling style and work with clients to meet their goals. Everyone's experiences and challenges are unique, and my goal is to help clients develop skills to better manage these issues.
Feeling stuck? I can help you work through difficult relationships, grief, life transitions, or addictions. I work with teens, college students, adults, and couples coming to therapy for a variety of reasons. I have a person-centered counseling style and work with clients to meet their goals. Everyone's experiences and challenges are unique, and my goal is to help clients develop skills to better manage these issues.
Joseph Lee, CBT, helps individuals and families in Minnesota navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. He provides therapy to children, adolescents, teens, and adults, supporting a wide range of emotional and behavioral health needs. Whether a patient is struggling with anxiety, depression, or navigating trauma, Joseph works to create a safe and judgment-free environment where healing and self-discovery can take root. Joseph is passionate about helping people break free from the cycles of addiction and substance use.
Joseph Lee, CBT, helps individuals and families in Minnesota navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. He provides therapy to children, adolescents, teens, and adults, supporting a wide range of emotional and behavioral health needs. Whether a patient is struggling with anxiety, depression, or navigating trauma, Joseph works to create a safe and judgment-free environment where healing and self-discovery can take root. Joseph is passionate about helping people break free from the cycles of addiction and substance use.
These interventions encompass mindfulness-based approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), exposure-based therapies, and non-verbal processing techniques employed in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
“Most suffering is the nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do.”
What gets labeled as anxiety, depression, and a mood disorder, or a personality pattern - I often see as physiological distress trying to communicate something. A system that got stuck in gear it can’t shift out of. The goal isn’t to fix what’s broken It’s to understand what adapted, why, and what it would take to have more choice.
I draw on the tension between two perspectives- the view that our patterns make sense given our history and our need for connection and that meaning, responsibility, and honest self-confrontation are essential to the work.
These interventions encompass mindfulness-based approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), exposure-based therapies, and non-verbal processing techniques employed in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
“Most suffering is the nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do.”
What gets labeled as anxiety, depression, and a mood disorder, or a personality pattern - I often see as physiological distress trying to communicate something. A system that got stuck in gear it can’t shift out of. The goal isn’t to fix what’s broken It’s to understand what adapted, why, and what it would take to have more choice.
I draw on the tension between two perspectives- the view that our patterns make sense given our history and our need for connection and that meaning, responsibility, and honest self-confrontation are essential to the work.
She draws from various evidenced-based interventions including DBT, CBT, Advanced & Enhanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Brainspotting, and psychoeducation to develop skills, insight and regulation of the nervous system.
Gao is a bilingual (English/Hmong) psychotherapist serving individuals suffering from trauma, SPMI, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Her professional experiences include 10+ years working with individuals in their home, consultation, inpatient care, crisis, and clinic/outpatient settings. She distills knowledge in county court systems via CPS and Civil Commitments: MI/CD/DD and Guardianship. She has seen the significance therapy has in providing individuals and families the opportunity to heal as self-identity blooms. Her commitment is to support you to become a better you.
She draws from various evidenced-based interventions including DBT, CBT, Advanced & Enhanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Brainspotting, and psychoeducation to develop skills, insight and regulation of the nervous system.
Gao is a bilingual (English/Hmong) psychotherapist serving individuals suffering from trauma, SPMI, chemical dependency, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Her professional experiences include 10+ years working with individuals in their home, consultation, inpatient care, crisis, and clinic/outpatient settings. She distills knowledge in county court systems via CPS and Civil Commitments: MI/CD/DD and Guardianship. She has seen the significance therapy has in providing individuals and families the opportunity to heal as self-identity blooms. Her commitment is to support you to become a better you.
I enjoy working with indiviuals experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and attachment related concerns. Through deep exploration, individuals gain insight into their internal world, learn to accept and feel compassion for all of themselves and create a sense of balance and peace within.
I enjoy working with indiviuals experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss and attachment related concerns. Through deep exploration, individuals gain insight into their internal world, learn to accept and feel compassion for all of themselves and create a sense of balance and peace within.
I am CBT and DBT informed and am open to using these techniques and resources in our work together.
Hey, I’m Sydney (she/her), a queer-identified, video-game-playing, soda-loving, slightly chronically-online therapist. :)
I support adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships of all kinds, identity exploration, and past experiences that continue to feel heavy. I’m especially passionate about creating an affirming space for queer people, neurodivergent folks, and others who have been misunderstood or marginalized.
My approach is affirming, socially aware, and grounded in the belief that change is always possible.
I am CBT and DBT informed and am open to using these techniques and resources in our work together.
Hey, I’m Sydney (she/her), a queer-identified, video-game-playing, soda-loving, slightly chronically-online therapist. :)
I support adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships of all kinds, identity exploration, and past experiences that continue to feel heavy. I’m especially passionate about creating an affirming space for queer people, neurodivergent folks, and others who have been misunderstood or marginalized.
My approach is affirming, socially aware, and grounded in the belief that change is always possible.
FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy programs have been providing care to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples since 1963. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced in their areas of expertise and truly enjoy helping people through the struggles they bring to counseling. Counselors provide a safe and open environment to make changes within areas of concern. Counseling experiences are unique to each person as are their situations. There is no “one fits all” in counseling and our skilled clinicians work with you to reach your goals.
FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy programs have been providing care to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples since 1963. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced in their areas of expertise and truly enjoy helping people through the struggles they bring to counseling. Counselors provide a safe and open environment to make changes within areas of concern. Counseling experiences are unique to each person as are their situations. There is no “one fits all” in counseling and our skilled clinicians work with you to reach your goals.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in evidence-based treatments for Anxiety and OCD-related disorders including: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, Hair pulling (Trichotillomania), Skin Picking (Excoriation), other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Depression, Insomnia, and life changes. All clients that work with me will leave with new knowledge, skills, and tools to address their unique goals and challenges.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in evidence-based treatments for Anxiety and OCD-related disorders including: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, Hair pulling (Trichotillomania), Skin Picking (Excoriation), other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Depression, Insomnia, and life changes. All clients that work with me will leave with new knowledge, skills, and tools to address their unique goals and challenges.
I value humor, authenticity, and a strong belief in our natural capacity to heal (because humans are surprisingly resilient, even when it doesn’t feel like it). My approach is relational and client centered. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, behaviors, and thoughts that are no longer serving you well. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, stress management, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about identity exploration, coming out later in life, supporting college students, working with fellow helping professionals,
I value humor, authenticity, and a strong belief in our natural capacity to heal (because humans are surprisingly resilient, even when it doesn’t feel like it). My approach is relational and client centered. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, behaviors, and thoughts that are no longer serving you well. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, stress management, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about identity exploration, coming out later in life, supporting college students, working with fellow helping professionals,
Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.